Key Aussies in ICC rankings

Four Australian batsmen have maintained their places inside the Top 20 in the ICC Test rankings despite Australia's four-month absence from Test cricket.

Opener David Warner is in fourth position, closely followed by his skipper, Michael Clarke, who (7th), Steve Smith (12th) and Chris Rogers (17th).

South African pair Ab de Villiers (1) and Hashim Amla (3), along with Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara (2) hold the first three batting spots.

From a bowling perspective, it's a similar tale, with four Australians amongst the Top 20.

Pace trio Ryan Harris (2), Mitchell Johnson (5) and Peter Siddle (11) retain their positions while spinner Nathan Lyon - who's currently playing for Australia A against India A in Brisbane - holds on to 19th spot.